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.

Living Shorelines: The Science and Management of Nature-based Coastal Protection compiles, synthesizes and interprets the current state of the knowledge on the science and practice of nature-based shoreline protection. This book will serve as a valuable reference to guide scientists, students, managers, planners, regulators, environmental and engineering consultants, and others engaged in the design and implementation of living shorelines. This volume provides a background and his...

From blue bells to armadillos and the San Antonio River Walk to Cadillac Ranch, here's the inside story about the very things that give the state its character. Did you know that Texas has more bird species than any other state? That Texas is the largest producer of oil and gas in the United States and the nation's leader in pickup sales? That Texas has museums and larger-than-life statues that honor native sons and daughters such as Lyndon B. Johnson, Barbara Jordan, Buddy Holly, and J. F...

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.

This volume examines the school-to-prison pipeline, a concept that has received growing attention over the past 10–15 years in the United States. The “pipeline” refers to a number of interrelated concepts and activities that most often include the criminalization of students and student behavior, the police-like state found in many schools throughout the country, and the introduction of youth into the criminal justice system at an early age. The school-to-prison pipeline negatively and dis...

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...