Unlike anything currently available, A Critical Companion to Tim Burton is a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of all the works of one of the world's most renowned directors and artists. Written by some of the top scholars working in fields as diverse as philosophy, film and media studies, and literature, all chapters of this book illuminate for both scholars and fans alike the entire artistic career of Burton, giving attention to both his early works and his global blockbusters.

A young, independent, and beautiful free-thinker, Brooke Banister always knew what she wanted and how to get it. But when it came to men, she was more interested in ranching than dating. However, she was losing her passion for ranch life and yearned for a change. It would come in the form of a devastatingly handsome man named Devon. A fresh start and a new career were within her reach, but did she have the courage to take the leap? Little did Brooke know, danger awaited her decision.

He’s the town’s bad boy. She’s the badge. And when they finally break the rules, nothing’s safe from the sparks.Mitch Thompson’s always been trouble—fast cars, faster mouth, and a smile that gets him out of nearly anything. But the one woman he’s never been able to sweet-talk into bending the rules? Constable Anna Coleman. Straight-laced, by-the-book, and immune to his charm… until the night she isn’t. One kiss turns into one secret, sin-soaked affair—and suddenly,...

Can a California transplant survive Montana’s deep snows? New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author Melody Anne breaks the ice between a sexy fireman and a brand-new teacher in this steamy holiday tale—originally published in the sizzling anthology Baby, It’s Cold Outside—which launched her popular Unexpected Heroes series.Natalie Duncan is thrilled to get her first teaching job, but southern California didn’t prepare her for winter...

A friendly rescue dog saves a couple from heartbreak as they navigate troubling times in this novel by the bestselling author of An Unexpected Grace.Earnest. It’s the perfect name for a sweet, eager-to-please yellow Labrador retriever. Anna and her boyfriend Jeff fall for him the minute they see those guileless eyes gazing up from behind his gate at Seattle’s Best Friends Shelter. In no time at all, they’re a pack of three, with Earnest happily romping in ...

A Love Means... StoryJoey Sutherland has found a home with Geoff Laughton and his partner, Eli, living and working at the farm that has become a refuge after a motorcycle accident left him with a scarred face and a lot of insecurities. When Geoff's aunt Mari convinces them to take in a musician from the National Youth Symphony, Joey is reluctantly roped into picking him up, already anticipating the disgust he'll see on the man's face. But Robert Edward Jame...

Life on Victoria Square is a companion series to the Victoria Square Mysteries by Lorraine BartlettSPOILER ALERT: These stories take place after the 4th novel, Dead, Bath and Beyond.CARVING OUT A PATH: Iris Drake is an odd duck. She knows everyone at Artisans Alley arts-and-crafts arcade, but nobody knows her. When she walks into Gilda’s Gourmet Basket on Victoria Square, she’s a stranger there, too—but not for lon...

SHE ALWAYS PLAYED TO WIN.From San Francisco to the Bahamas, Anna Lange is known as a high stakes, fast action poker player who wins – exactly what Mitch Summers needs. He's got a game to play, and he's betting on the beautiful gambler to turn the tables on a cheat who'd stolen his brother's land. What he doesn't need is to lose his heart to the stunningly gorgeous card shark, but from the moment they meet, he's under the beauty's exotic spell.UNTIL SHE LOST HER HEART TO HIM....

From Alexis Morgan, the bestselling author of such “heartfelt, touching stories” (Susan Mallery) as Always for You: Jack, comes another charming Sergeant Joe’s Boys novel featuring a proud military man with a lot to learn about love—and an irresistible woman with a lot to give.When Sergeant Joe and his wife, Marlene, adopted Tino Gianelli as a teenager, the foster kid began to heal from his deep insecurities. Now, with a successful military career behind h...

A read-in-one-sitting, fast-paced Rom Com.Oprah Magazine recommended as one of the Best Romance Novels We Couldn't Put Down in 2020!Resolute bachelor Garrett Song’s single-minded focus on business is about to pay off. He’s this close to taking the reins of his family’s L.A. fashion empire. But his family is throwing up a roadblock: Marry the Korean heiress they handpicked for him o...

Sara was a cliche, the third wheel, the one who didn’t get the guy…and the whole town knew about it. But with Christmas coming, Sara was determined to turn over a new leaf and shake off the dust of the past. Her heart may be broken but that didn’t mean it wouldn’t mend and what better way to get over her unrequited crush than to get under someone new.Mitch was the fun guy, the side-kick, the comedic relief. He was fine with that…sort of. He knew he was to blame for the way the town...

Runaway Bride Alert! Cameron Nance finds out at the last possible minute that the man she is about to marry is a cheating louse. All she wants to do is disappear, but options are limited for a woman standing in front of a church wearing a wedding gown. Then she sees an open car and a chance for escape.David Cutter is a friend of the groom driving a rented convertible. All he's doing is looking for a parking space when a vision in white jumps into his car. He tries to say no to her,...