Fireworks? Data Analyst Cooper Hedglund finds intrigue and hope in an ancient island as his personal life unravels when he sees massive firework displays getting closer to the harbor, only to find the forbidden Island drawing him, but is it a realization of his dreams coming true or will it be his demise?

Buckles and his friends travel to the seven continents and the five oceans, having adventures on the way, as they journey to the Land of All Leprechauns on the special day of all Leprechauns for the festival of a lifetime! They meet Harmonichauns and Souldalers, in Asia and Africa, singing and learning about each place and each other.

In More God, Less Crime renowned criminologist Byron R. Johnson proves that religion can be a powerful antidote to crime. The book describes how faith communities, congregations, and faith-based organizations are essential in forming partnerships necessary to provide the human and spiritual capital to effectively address crime, offender rehabilitation, and the substantial aftercare problems facing former prisoners. There is scattered research literature on religion and crime but u...

Corrections officials faced with rising populations and shrinking budgets have increasingly welcomed "faith-based" providers offering services at no cost to help meet the needs of inmates. Drawing from three years of on-site research, this book utilizes survey analysis along with life-history interviews of inmates and staff to explore the history, purpose, and functioning of the Inmate Minister program at Louisiana State Penitentiary (aka "Angola"), America’s largest maximum-security priso...

“Take a bite into fresh, fun vampire comedy…read Lynsay Sands.”—Carly PhillipsNobody does vampire romance quite like Lynsay Sands! Tall, Dark & Hungry is the fourth book in her insanely popular Argeneau vampire series—and she brilliantly blends laughter with steamy passion in this story about a British lass who falls hard for a tasty immortal in-law she meets when she crosses the ocean to attend a cousin’s New York wedding. Paranormal romance is hot, hot, hot

I always get the math wrong.Is the third time the charm?Because I can think of three good reasons not to let Nick Sullivan back into my life.FIRST, I got over my infatuation with him - cold turkey. So what did he have to offer anyway? Mystery? Adventure? A sexy grin and a killer sense of humor? All of the above, if I think about it. Which I don’t. Ever.SECOND, he had the nerve to come back! After fifteen years, he shows up looking (better than ever)...

Fern Michaels’ Christmas novels are pure holiday magic—uplifting stories of love, family, and friendship in irresistible settings. Here, a ski instructor finds her skills, and her heart, put to the test courtesy of a visiting movie star in this special seasonal tale that will delight Fern fans and those who love Mary Kay Andrews, Debbie Macomber, and RaeAnne Thayne.Emily Ammerman has always felt at home amid the ski runs and slopes of Snowdrift Summit, the Colorado...

"The chemistry between these characters is downright palpable." —USA TODAY on *The Wolf at the DoorSolve the crime or fix the relationship—Cooper Dayton can’t seem to do both in this stunning and suspenseful follow-up to* The Wolf at the Door by Charlie AdharaGoing home digs up bad memories, so it’s something Bureau of Special Investigations agent Cooper Dayton tries to avoid. When he’s guilted into a visit, Cooper brings ...

OWENBy day, I work on my MBA. By night, I take off my clothes at an all-male exotic dance club. So far, being the only straight stripper at the Tool Shed hasn't been an issue. When the club starts requiring full-frontal nudity, my forbidden fantasies become too much to ignore. I turn to my favorite coworker for advice about my unexpected new interests. But is it a good idea to ask the man who's causing my cravings?COOPERAs the club's unofficial big brother, I give all...

A wedding on the horizon. A baby on the way. A secret that could destroy everything.Brad and Emily are finally building the life they fought so hard for—a home filled with laughter, love, and the promise of forever. With a baby on the way and wedding plans in motion, they should be celebrating.But nothing comes easy in the Friessen family.As the big day approaches, mounting pressure, unexpected obstacles, and deep family tensions begin to surface. B...

A clean & wholesome small-town Christmas romance with a presumed-dead military hero and a new-mom heroine, delivering second chance feels, closed-door (only-kisses) chemistry, and a thread of suspense-lite hope and reunion. Expect found family, emotional healing, and a protective hero determined to earn back trust—on the way to a guaranteed HEA. Perfect for readers who love home-for-the-holidays stories, single-parent stakes, and heart-mending winter miracles....

In The Decision, Brad and Emily find themselves at a crossroads in their seemingly perfect life together. With her unwavering strength and confidence, Emily Friessen is grateful for her loving husband and close-knit family. However, there is more to her story than meets the eye. Unexpectedly, life throws them a curveball in the form of an unplanned pregnancy during a time they least expected it. This news strains their relationship as Emily feels increasingly isolated whil...