In this book, Patterson, Goens, and Reed draw upon resilience research and best practices to answer the question: "How can leaders move ahead in the face of adversity?" This book benefits leaders who have confronted adversity in the past, struggle with adversity right now, or will likely encounter setbacks in the future. Leaders find concrete, how-to strategies for strengthening leadership skills in turbulent times in every chapter.Resilient Leadership for Turbulent Times a...

"When a fawn and a tree are hurt and in trouble, the gnomes come to their rescue. Then a storm comes and floods the gnomes' home. The owl is waiting to protect them, and the owl's mate flies to the deer for help. The gnomes are carried to the deer's cave, where they all wait for the storm to subside. The question is: Where will the gnomes live now and who helps them? This is a story of kindness and the Golden Rule. The whimsical gnomes represent the hope that there could be little creature...

The Stone of Thieves . . . for centuries its magnetic draw has twisted the hearts of ambitious men and women with the promise of power, passion, and intrigue until it fell into the hands of unlikely thieves Robin and her boyfriend Creek. But can they steal their destiny away from the curse that pursues this magnificent ruby heart? As the stone begins to spread its sorcery, Robin races to find her long-lost mother in Italy in the hopes of discovering the truth about her unique gypsy heritag...

He’s a fierce protector of his land and sacred heritage—and only a strong woman can capture his wild heart… Dillon Iron Feather is dangerous and he knows it. Hardened by his championship fighting career, he returns to his remote Colorado ranch to heal, only to discover that city girl Tessa Grove is determined to stake her claim to the old mine she inherited on a corner of his land. Stubborn to the bone, Tessa soon digs up precious gems from deep within the earth to use in ...

“Is it any wonder I became a bank robber?”But she never dreamed she’d fall in love . . .Wealthy high school student Robin McArthur thinks she has it all figured out when it comes to bilking her work-a-holic dad for guilt money as a substitute for his genuine affection. Until one day he suffers a stroke at his law office, and she learns the brutal truth—They’re broke.Her stepmom has skipped the country.And everyone from bankers to bookies has lined up...

Finding “forever love” takes on a whole new meaning when it entails unlocking the secrets of Bandits Hollow’s ghosts…Devastatingly handsome Hayes Sellier comes from a long line of ranchers who love to roll up their sleeves and put in a hard day’s work. So it comes as a big surprise to Hayes when he inherits the town’s grand Victorian opera house, which is filled to the rafters with exquisite antiques. The problem? It’s also filled with ghosts… Along with a very sex...

He’s the toughest cowboy on patrol fighting darkness—until a rare woman reminds him of the light inside his heart… The line between justice and vengeance is thin for Barrett Iron Feather, yet despite his anger management issues, he’s the most respected lawman in Bandits Hollow. Then his world turns upside down when the police chief goes behind his back and makes him head of security—aka, “the babysitter”—for a Hollywood actress and her crew filming a western in their pictu...

Nestled in the foothills of southeastern Washington's Blue Mountains, Walla Walla has been a center of commerce and culture since its founding in 1862. Earlier, the Walla Walla River Valley was the site of Indian rendezvous, Marcus and Narcissa Whitman's mission, and British and American forts and trading posts. The new city prospered as an outfitting center for nearby Idaho goldfields. Capt. John Mullan's military road provided a route for miners and new settlers coming to the valley. Mer...

Enchanting, inspiring, and magical: Twixt is a novel to tuck under your pillow at night to revisit in your dreams… Everyone knows the wild legend of Corvine O’Dannan, the mysterious Irish woman with “fairy powers” who came to town during the gold rush to find her fortune, only to be betrayed by her lover and meet a tragic end. Fast forward to the twenty-first century, and her descendent Rose doesn’t have time for such nonsense! After a crash-and-burn marriage, she...

When a fawn and a tree are hurt and in trouble, the gnomes come to their rescue. Then a storm comes and floods the gnomes’ home. The owl is waiting to protect them, and the owls’ mate flies to the deer for help. The gnomes are carried to the deer’s cave, where they all wait for the storm to subside. The question is; Where will the gnomes live now and who helps them? This is a story of kindness and the Golden Rule. The whimsical gnomes represent the hope that there could be little creatures...

Sometimes a great love won’t let go…until you believe.The elite Pinnacle Boarding School for Girls is renowned for keeping away far more high school applicants from its hallowed halls than it lets in. But lately, someone has been lurking in the shadows, writing cryptic messages on mirrors, and putting people’s lives in peril. When Robin and Creek begin to suspect that this otherworldly guest may have a connection to a tragedy in Creek’s past—and isn’t about to go away anytime soon—...

On a clear winter night, the Cold Moon shines a light that illuminates the past… Evangeline Tinker has always been as spooky as hell and the best fortune teller this side of the Mississippi. But not even she can hide her passionate history with a notorious outlaw when he comes back to find her in order to finish what they started--from a past life. Yet there's a reason she left Virgil Hollow once, because a love like that can consume your whole soul. As the December snow c...