WRONG BEFORE IT'S RIGHTAnnie Clarke knew fairy tales were only in books, and love was a disaster. Nothing could convince her to go down that road again. But local football hero, Erik Strathmore, wore her down. Too cocky by half, and too damn good-looking for his own good, when he suggested they give friends with benefits a try, she relented. At first, it worked. Erik was a great friend, and a fantastic lover. But then their hearts entered the field of play, and Erik betrayed her. A...

HEART AND SOULBen McTavish is besotted when he sees a vixen in striped leggings own a cringe-worthy moment and turn it into a hilarious bit. He can't stop thinking about her even though he puts his foot in his mouth every time he tries to get to know her. Ben would love to spend some time with this woman who has captivated him, but he needs to get his farm established before the bank takes back the land.Kate Bloomington is all about whipping her life into shape, including g...

THE PRICE OF FORGIVENESSWhen Hannah meets Howard, the elusive best man in her friend's wedding, Hannah is instantly drawn to the damaged alpha because they share a connection that makes her heart race and her head spin. But his past, his family and how he slaked his sexual needs keep him prisoner, and challenges her faith in people. With time, Hannah sees the real him, but when he does the one thing she can't accept, her own demons whisper: Run away from the only man who has ever m...

ADULTINGArchitect Ethan James's life is a mess. He's juggling being a single dad while fighting his infuriating ex who's trying to get full custody, while at the same time he's barely keeping his head above water in the job of his dreams. When he meets Mia Sullivan at a friend's engagement party, her bright spirit and kind heart shines a light into his life when he needs it most. With so much coming at him from all directions, he relies on Mia's support but makes the heartbreaking m...

Seven Aussie authors decided the most purple prose phrase they could think of was, "Sheathe your love sabre." So, naturally, they agreed to each write a story that included the phrase. From those auspicious beginnings, the Love Sabre anthology was born. From spicy hot to sweet, each Love Sabrist has penned a wonderful, yet very different story guaranteed to make you smile, laugh, gasp, or cry. All of them will make you go, "awww."

I haven’t cried one time since you disappeared. Not even at football practice when Paton Roper told the whole team you were probably dead. He said, “You know how sometimes a dog gets sick or bites somebody and you have to put it down?”Somebody said, “Yep.”“That’s probably what happened to Walker’s daddy.”Walker Lauderdale hasn’t cried once since his daddy went missing. And even though ever...

This book was written with the intent to provide general information for parents/caregivers of children with sensory issues. This book is not intended to diagnose, prevent or cure children with sensory issues, but to give parents a starting point in recognizing signs and symptoms. This book is also intended to be a source of information that may be beneficial in making a difference in the lives of children with sensory issues and challenges. This book provides tips, tools and tidbits for v...

In the hush of an ordinary home, where silence should feel comforting, something begins to stir. A faint murmur drifts from a rarely used bathroom at midnight. Shadows slide across a bedroom ceiling when the branches outside are still. Metallic clangs echo from inside a locked garage. Footsteps circle the driveway in slow, deliberate loops. Warm breaths rustle the bushes at dusk. Laughter—high, mocking, childlike—spills from an empty side yard.These are the small disturbances that ...

The writings of Jeremiah Burroughs are some of the most readable and engaging Puritan works available. Like his Puritan colleagues, Burroughs sought to explain biblical teaching in a heart-searching manner. In this biography, Phillip L. Simpson opens a window into the life and times of Burroughs, providing the context for his memorable sermons and writings. What becomes apparent is Burroughs’s consistent application of the principles he preached to the conduct of his life. An ardent call f...

Manuel Simpson was born to the unforgiving fields of Indianola, Mississippi and never was it supposed to be easy.His is a tale of resilience, redemption and constant determination, from childhood labor under the scorching Southern sun, to the struggle of living in Maywood, Illinois such that it is.Manuel was faced with poverty, racial barriers, addiction, and incarceration and his path was full of obstacles that could have shaped his future.He decided to fight back instead, though, by beco...

"Fully Human/Fully Alive: A Human Model" by Lyle L. Simpson delves into some of life's most profound questions, providing a comprehensive exploration from a humanist psychological standpoint. This enlightening book seeks to address timeless queries such as: Why are we here? How do we face our own mortality? Why do we need others? How can we make our lives meaningful?Simpson combines insights from psychology, philosophy, and humanism to offer readers a thoughtful and practical guide...

In Violence in the Films of Stephen King, contributors analyze the theme of violence in the film adaptations of Stephen King’s work—ranging from the earliest films in the King canonto his most recent iterations—through a variety of lenses. Investigating the diverse and varying roles that violence continues to play as both the level of violence and the gendered depictions of violence have evolved, many of the contributors come to the conclusion that King’s films have grown more violent over...