A silly, simple little short story about two silly and simple little people, Grace and Benny Bevermeyer. Originally written for audio in a Tom Bodett-style narration, "Toothpick for Two" requires a sense of humor.On a stormy night coming home from a family reunion, a long married couple just aren't getting along. But a simple, thoughtful act can warm even the coldest of hearts and can cure what ails those who have been together for years, but have forgotten how much they really lov...

Measuring Stress is the definitive resource for health and social scientists interested in assessing stress in humans. With contributions from leading experts, this work provides for the first time a unified conceptual overview of the intricate relationship between stress and a variety of disorders. Its interdisciplinary approach to the selection of appropriate environmental, psychological, and biological measures includes comprehensive evaluations and practical advice regarding a...

Few people know the true purpose of the Badger Survey of Atlar. Ashlin Smith wants out of his boring, frustrating, and apparently pointless job. But it's about to get a lot more interesting, and not in a good way, as events foreseen decades earlier begin to unfold.A giant badger, murderous cultists, abominations and dinner guests straight from the fairy tales, and a frighteningly clever and stubborn empress soon stand in the way of Ashlin's desire to return to a quiet life.

Awarded 1st Place in the Chanticleer Blue Ribbon Mystery & Mayhem Awards, Humor Category.In this 1st Place award-winning humorous chick-lit mystery, a former best-selling romance writer tries to pick up the pieces of her life after getting her heart stomped on by her lying, cheating boyfriend, and returns to her hometown in Florida where she contends with family, reporters, hurricanes, wildlife, a hunky Texan cowboy, a drop-dead gorgeous doctor ... and murder. What readers are sayi...

My name is Gemini Sheridan. At least that’s what I thought it was for 23 years. Then one day a slight adjustment on the wheel of my mountain bike set into motion a series of catastrophic events that changed my life forever. Now I’m running from the headaches that threaten to destroy me… from the assassins that threaten to kill me… from the truth that exposes who I really am… and from the man that wants to save me. Because he now owns my heart and I fear him above all other...

From the author of Malakh comes a dark tale of black magic, obsession, and the price of covenants with the fallen.The Wyckham House has stood for centuries, its origin unknown, its history black and bloody. Aaron Schaefer came away from his experience with "the devil's mansion" with amnesia and an aversion to specific people…and to the full moon.When Kimberly Owens' father disappears in Aaron's town, she gives no heed to the potential danger. Reckless and rash, armed only w...

Wanted: Prince CharmingAfter years of watching fairy tale movies, Ariana Soto has decided her hard-working, generous, pretty mom, Lucinda, needs a Prince Charming of her own. When television's "All Star Chef" winner, Colin Murriere, returns to Snug Harbor to open his new restaurant, Ariana knows he'll be perfect for Mom--with a little princely education from an expert.But Colin and Lucie have a past Ariana knows nothing about. And she'll need to call on all...

An abused mountain woman has the local sheriff over for dinner to discuss her missing husband. Unbeknownst to the Sheriff, someone else is in the room.

Cosette Whitlow is a society matron…if tiny Bradley, North Carolina, has one. She kindly volunteers for all the town's charities, but isn't nearly as kind to her own family, neighbors, and friends. In fact, Cosette is emphatically disliked by much of the town—including octogenarian Myrtle Clover. And Myrtle knows that dislike in Bradley can quickly turn deadly.No one seems surprised when Cosette's body is discovered during a party she's hosting—she was struck on the head with a cro...

Mandy's brother, Ned is in trouble. He has been accused of murdering the woman who had been clearly trying to seduce him.Their guardian, the Duke of Margate is summoned to help.Mandy had always assumed he was an old man. But, the duke was far from old. He was, in fact, virile, dashing and oh so good looking.The duke enjoyed being a confirmed bachelor…and then he met Mandy.But, first things first—they had to prove Ned innocent.

Rochelle of Alda, a feisty noblewoman in Charlemagne's Empire, expects to continue her industrious life managing her family's estate. When her emperor summons her to the palace to meet the skilled soldier she is required to marry, Rochelle engages in a battle for independence from David of Bavaria. As her own deceptions multiply, she suspects another of also plotting against their marriage. To her surprise, and too late, David's passion and patience begin to win her heart. Can their love s...

There’s a lot more to Freddie than a bad haircutHelping someone with a makeover is the last thing Samantha has in mind, but when she sees old school friend Freddie in her favourite coffee shop, she can’t resist. Freddie isn’t the only one who needs help. Samantha has been living a lie, and Freddie makes her see the truth with startling clarity. Will their growing attraction get in the way of finding out who they really are?