He was supposed to be a stranger, someone on the other side of the wall, there to please me and me, them.No matter how much I try, I can't stop thinking about the man who can make my fantasies come to life in a way no one else has. Nothing could have prepared me for the reveal of my mystery man.I was supposed to be working on myself, trying to figure out my identity outside of my family or a boyfriend. Which led me to explore my desires at the local club, A...

The last thing I wanted was a boyfriend, let alone two.I wanted to explore my sensual side in a safe space, a club designed where other like-minded people can experiment and discover themselves. It was a chance to take back the confidence my ex had stolen.No strings attached.No relationships.So, of course, a heated one-night stand changed everything.But the man helping me check off my erotic wishlist wasn't just one ridiculously hot ...

He's not just attractive, kind, and self-aware. He's also my boss and my dead father's best friend.I had been running from my past, thinking that connecting with my family in Florida was what I needed to find myself. Instead, I'm at a funeral and being gifted shares of a company I didn't even know existed.Some office flirtation turns into longing, which turns into desperation for one another. When our tension reaches its peak, it's clear we can't hold back ...

In Consequentialism Reconsidered, Carlson strives to find a plausible formulation of the structural part of consequentialism. Key notions are analyzed, such as outcomes, alternatives and performability. Carlson argues that consequentialism should be understood as a maximizing rather than a satisficing theory, and as temporally neutral rather than future oriented. He also shows that certain moral theories cannot be reformulated as consequentialist theories.The relevant alter...

The scariest kind of serial killer—one you don't know existsMartin Barlow was Clare Carlson's first newspaper editor, a beloved mentor who inspired her career as a journalist. But, since retiring from his newspaper job, he had become a kind of pathetic figure—railing on about conspiracies, cover-ups, and other imaginary stories he was still working on. Clare had been too busy with her own career to pay much attention to him.When Martin Barlow is killed on the...

She was a mega-celebrity—he was a billionaire businessman—now he's dead—she's in jailLaurie Bateman was living the American dream. Since her arrival as an infant in the U.S. after the fall of Saigon, the pretty Vietnamese girl had gone on to become a supermodel, a successful actress, and, finally, the wife of one of the country's top corporate dealmakers. That dream has now turned into a nightmare when she is arrested for the murder of her wealthy husband.New...

Adolescents and Parental Divorce strives to give teenagers a voice, provide parents with a better understanding of the impact of divorce, and increase professionals’ knowledge about divorce’s role in adolescent emotions and behaviors.Divorce, while commonplace, is often challenging and transformative for all family members. Adolescence is a distinct and powerful life period that may be impacted in many ways by parental divorce and remarriage. While teenagers may be cogniti...

'Gritty, violent and very dark, it is a real page turner. I loved the character of Billie Carlson' Patricia GibneyThis nail-biting Glasgow-set crime thriller introduces Billie Carlson, an ex-cop turned Private Investigator.WHEN YOU'VE LOST EVERYTHING, YOU'LL STOP AT NOTHINGBillie Carlson left the police force under a cloud. Once a promising young officer she now works as a private investigator, rooting out insurance scams and spying...

When Riley Hunt—a popular student at Manhattan's Easton College—is brutally murdered, it becomes a big story for TV newswoman Clare Carlson. A troubled Afghanistan war veteran is arrested as a suspect. But Clare believes this is more than a simple murder case—and fears more lives, including her own, remain in danger.It's News to Me is perfect for fans of Sue Grafton and J. D. Robb

Wendy Kyle took secrets to her grave—now, Clare Carlson is digging them upNew York City has no shortage of crime, making for a busy schedule for TV newswoman Clare Carlson. But not all crimes are created equal, and when an explosive planted in a car detonates and kills a woman, Clare knows it'll be a huge story for her.But it's not only about the story—Clare also wants justice for the victim, Wendy Kyle. Wendy had sparked controversy as an NYPD officer, ultim...

"Tell me what happened to my daughter?" For fifteen years this anguished plea has haunted reporter Clare CarlsonWhen eleven-year-old Lucy Devlin disappeared on her way to school more than a decade ago, it became one of the most famous missing child cases in history.The story turned reporter Clare Carlson into a media superstar overnight. Clare broke exclusive after exclusive. She had unprecedented access to the Devlin family as she wrote about the heartbreaki...

Billie Carlson takes on a thrilling new case in the next instalment of this gripping series.YOU CAN'T ESCAPE THE PAST.The future is looking bright for Billie Carlson. With her child safely home and a new relationship on the horizon, she hasn't felt so settled in years.But when Billie takes on a new client, Elizabeth Fletcher, it's clear trouble is imminent. Elizabeth has killed a man in self-defence. She met him in a bar but he'd tu...