FROM EXCITING AUTHOR OF LGBTQ ROMANCE ADRIAN J. SMITHA chef must learn to open her heart when challenged by her young but wise nanny, who has a knack for turning up the heat.Kimberly Thompson—or Kim Burns, her stage name—is a celebrity chef whose career is taking off. As a single mom who has a penchant for being a bit of a bitch, she goes through nannies like the flavor of the month until Becca Kline is sent to her by Kiddie Academy.Becca—k...

In an era of fiscal constraint, rising public demand, and fragmented governance, the UK's approach to public spending is under unprecedented strain. At the centre of this system sits HM Treasury, long regarded as the most powerful department in British government yet questioned for its ability to deliver effective financial control in an increasingly complex and fragmented policy landscape. This book offers a bold and timely reassessment of the Treasury's role in shaping the UK's public fi...

Discover a diplomacy mission like no other in Ice War Diplomat, the behind-the-scenes story of the historic 1972 Summit Series. Amid the tension of the Cold War, caught between capitalism and communism, Canada and the Soviet Union, young Canadian diplomat Gary J. Smith must navigate the rink, melting the ice between two nations skating a dangerous path.On his first overseas assignment, Smith is tasked with finding common ground and building friendships bet...

From the author of the well-known hymn “Deeper and Deeper”To be a Christian for ten years and to be no more like Jesus then, than at the time of conversion, is a tragedy. There are some who have only been saved six months who are more like Christ than others who have been on the way for six years. Only those who spend much time in His presence will ever become like Him. Only those who give Him their undivided attention will really come to know Him.To get Hi...

Toward Decentering the New Testament is the first introductory text to the New Testament written by an African American woman biblical scholar and an Asian-American male biblical scholar. This text privileges the voices, scholarship, and concerns of minoritized nonwhite peoples and communities. It is written from the perspectives of minoritized voices. The first few chapters cover issues such as biblical interpretation, immigration, Roman slavery, intersectionality, and other topi...

Aiyana escaped from the fanatical cult, The Arrows of God. She can speak to ghosts easily, so is valued by them.Once in Toronto, she gets a job at the mysterious company, The ORG. What does The ORG really do? Does Guyan Orzon represent another threat to Aiyana? Why is he so attractive, and what is with the tail that she seems to see when around him?Guyan is very supicious of his new hire in the mail room. What is she doing here? Is she one of those Arrows of God, or not? An...

Do You love Bears? Do You Love Monster Trucks?Have you ever wondered How Bears Run-a-Muck!Get this Awesome fun filled story about Bears and their love for Monster Trucks.This 36 pg book will have you child luaghing, giggling, and enjoying theer time and they read and learn. This big is an entertaining easy read and great for those just starting out the introduction to books and reading,

Womanist Sass and Talk Back is a contextual resistance text for readers interested in social (in)justice. Smith raises our consciousness about pressing contemporary social (in)justice issues that impact communities of color and the larger society. Systemic or structural oppression and injustices, police profiling and brutality, oppressive pedagogy, and gendered violence are placed in dialogue with sacred (con)texts. This book provides fresh intersectional readings of sacred (con)texts that...

"Nothing Serious is an unflinching and incisive look at modern dating, womanhood, friendship, and obsession. Smith's unforgettable voice, wit, and cultural precision will make you crave her take on all contemporary quandaries." — Courtney Preiss, USA Today bestselling author of Welcome Home, Caroline KlineA scintillating debut psychological thriller about a disillusioned tech executive who goes into an obsessive s...

From the USA Today bestselling writing team of Sally J. Smith & Jean Steffens comes a hilarious first book in a brand new mystery series that will keep you guessing until the end...Melanie Hamilton is not your average artist. She brings home the bacon by inking tattoos at New Orleans's Mansion at Mystic Isle, a resort in the middle of the bayou that caters to fans of the peculiar and paranormal, but her true passion comes ...

You cannot outrun the sun...With Earth falling to pieces, those who escaped look back with sorrow, and forward with hope. Hope of a new beginning. A chance to start over.Then the fires began..._________Dive into the Neon series with this novella prequel, packed with intrigue, mystery and action. Will humanity's nature win over Nature?_________Then enjoy the opening trilogy in the Neon Series, available in Kindle Unlimited, eb...

From USA Today bestselling author Sally J. Smith comes a haunted Halloween homicide!One bogus ticket fiasco. One scammer taking a deep dive in the bobbing for apples tub. One very exasperated travel agent who knew she was getting too old for rock concerts.It's the spookiest time of year at Aloha Lagoon, and travel agent turned reluctant sleuth Gabby LeClair is up to her pixie cut in trouble!Global pop superstar Echo Celeste has des...