THE CHILD SHE ALWAYS WANTED Once, Leslie Marlowe had had high hopes for her future a man to love and lots of babies. But when those dreams faded, she tried to convince herself that she didn't need a family of her own. Then eleven-year-old Jeffrey Canfield walked into her life followed quickly by his handsome father . THE WOMAN HE COULDN'T FORGET Brian Canfield knew that his son's friendship with Leslie spelled trouble. Only problem was, when he tried to put an end to it, he found himself falling for her as well. And that was something this veteran of heartbreak just couldn't let happen. Because it was bad enough that Jeffrey was starting to look on Leslie as a potential mother but was Brian starting to see her as a second-chance bride?
Beautiful young widow Emily Pierce had been in love once, only to find it all gone in the blink of an eye. So she was determined never to marry again -- until the safety of her unborn child was threatened. And then, with her handsome, supportive boss as her groom, she one again found herself saying "I do." To Matt Thomspon, having Emily as a wife represented a second chance at all those roles he'd thought were lost to him forever: husband, father. And yes, they had a deal to keep the marriage in name only. For now. But were some deals made to be broken?
Rebecca Taylor saved Kyle MacNeill's life and fell deeply, secretly in love with the sexy scoundrel. Alas, to Kyle, Rebecca remained the prim, ladylike saviour he'd vowed to repay. He'd promised her the world. But what would he think of her scandalous wish to bear his child? Dare Rebecca make her shocking proposition? Deep down, Rebecca was a fiery Texas Taylor. And Rebecca dared..
Looking for a light-hearted escape through verse? This collection of whimsical and witty poems has you covered. With everything from uproarious tales – like the curious case of the pant-less lady or the daring dog who drove without a license – to saucier, contemporary offerings, there’s something to tickle everyone’s funny bone. Meet Jake, who has an unusual affection for giving tight squeezes, and many more quirky characters who leap off the page and into your imagination. Designed to bring a smile to your face, this anthology is your ticket to a day filled with laughter and light. So, go ahead, indulge in some poetic fun because who couldn’t use a smiley day?
The locket found clutched in her hand years before was the only clue Grace Gregory had to her past. But that alone had led her to a family of great wealth and power-and to a man who, despite his unconcealed suspicion, made her long for far more than the truth of her identity...Paul Hollister had seen too many fortune hunters try to exploit his family's long-ago tragedy to believe this woman's claims. And yet he could not escape the feeling that she was what he had been searching for all his life...
Grieving for the photojournalist who stole her heart before he suffered a fatal accident, privileged Texas beauty Amy Carpenter is comforted by her late lover's best friend Justin, who makes her wonder if she can ever love someone else. Original.
If you would like a double mystery, read The Faceless Man. The first mystery is the identity of #968 John Doe. The second mystery involves finding the murderer.
You never forget your first time with a vampire. Whether reaquainting yourself with some of your favourite, sexy creatures of the night or getting bitten by the vampire romance phenomenon for the very first time, let the biggest and brightest names in the business help you explore your dark side. Witness the bewildering array of complex vampire codes of conduct, dark ritual and dating practices as they chat up the locals and engage in the most erotic encounters you will sink your teeth into this side of un-Death. Because vampires never really die, do they?
What do you do when your boyfriend dumps you and you’re nursing a broken heart? For Trisha Bernard, the answer’s clear: escape to India, armed with a copy of the Kama Sutra. That’s how she readied herself should love (or lust) strike in the land of Kama Sutra. But, as it always happens, not everything goes quite as planned. At the last minute, she’s joined by her long-lost eccentric shopaholic friend who travels with a monster-sized suitcase with its untidy collection of clothes, maps, pamphlets, plastic bags and some secret womanly stuff. Navigating the chaotic streets of India in death defying auto-rickshaws and traversing the country on overcrowded trains and rattling buses the two find themselves almost marooned and camel-napped in the Thar desert and later attacked in no uncertain terms by an amorous monkey in New Delhi... Then, there’s India itself, where strangers share chai, samosas, gossip and much else at roadside dhabas existing in the middle of nowhere... With Kama Sutra to inspire passion, the two friends lead us on a wacky and witty romp through one of the most fascinating potpourri of cultures.
In the UK and elsewhere, the training of teachers is increasingly seen as a matter of partnership between schools and institutions of higher education. There is thus an urgent need within the profession to define more carefully what the role of teachers acting as mentors should be. Clearly some aspects of professional knowledge can only be acquired from practical experience in school, and this book draws on extensive research on students' school-based learning to isolate and analyse those aspects. Like any form of teaching, mentoring, the authors suggest, must be built on a clear understanding of the learning processes it is intended to support. In this book, they report on their research into the nature of students' school-based learning and what this means for the role of the mentoring.
From some of the biggest names in Regency historical romance, 25 wickedly witty, lusciously romantic and sublimely sensual short stories. Stories replete with oversexed aristocrats, posturing courtesans and feuding dukes and duchesses tell of a beautiful lady awakened by a passion more powerful than anything she has ever known, one that could doom or save her; a disgraced rake who, given a final chance to redeem himself, discovers love has rules of its own; and a luscious young beauty fed up with proper tea parties and elegant balls who disguises herself to enjoy a soirée of uninhibited pleasure. As the passion mounts, so do the complications... Includes big name contributors such as Anna Campbell, Lorraine Heath, Barbara Metzger, Deborah Raleigh and Elizabeth Boyle.
Paranormal romance was never going to be content with just vampires and werewolves - and the fantastic stories within this collection lay claim to much, much more. Here you will find well-loved, bestselling authors writing under pseudonyms, fresh stars, and steadfast favourites, together offering an assorted feast of mythical beasts, magical creatures of all shapes and sizes, heart-stoppingly handsome ghosts, angels and mortals with extra-sensitive sensory perception play out the themes of extraordinary desires. If love transcends all boundaries, then paranormal romance is its logical conclusion. From the biggest names around, here are 41 tales to take you to another time and place.
This book investigates recent policy initiatives dealing with the online enforcement of copyright in the European Union, providing unique insights into the current stalemate in the field. It is a timely contribution to the next steps of policy-making on copyright enforcement and Internet governance. The author brings to light tensions in how we encourage knowledge and cultural creation, and importantly how we regulate the Internet. In this study, online copyright enforcement is situated within the wider debate on Internet governance. Intermediary liability is a focal point. It provides an explanation of recent online copyright enforcement policy initiatives is based on an in-depth investigation of the ideas, interests, institutions and discourses involved in three EU level and two member state level initiatives. Seventy-two expert interviews complement the policy analysis conducted.
In this introductory text, the author presents the law relating to child care and the reforms introduced by the Children Act 1989, assessing its impact on child care practice and procedures. Focusing on a practical interpretation of the law by the use of hypothetical examples, practice notes and recommendations, the book illustrates its relevance to those working in the caring and health professions, and incorporates details of various sets of Guidance and Regualtions issued by the Department of Health. In addition it provides an outline of adoption law, the principles of consent to treatment and the effect of surrogacy and "assisted reproduction" on the legal definition of parenthood.
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